Physical therapy for women during and after pregnancy: Physical therapy uses a combination of approaches that offer an exclusive and efficient way to aid women in returning to their previous function and level of health.

The women's health program at Eastside Sports Rehabilitation Clinics includes a musculoskeletal evaluation and treatment of women experiencing difficulties during and after pregnancy. In addition, the program also includes an evaluation and treatment of urinary incontinence and osteoporosis.

You are important! Our women's health specialist, Sarah Lange, DPT, provides one on one treatment sessions for one whole hour. This allows her sufficient time to answer all questions and concerns, apply necessary treatments specific to your condition, and provide you with helpful materials that empower you to take control of your pain.

Do you find that being pregnant has led to pain in our lower back, hip, neck, or shoulders? There are several physical and hormonal changes that occur in one's body during pregnancy. A few of the physical changes that occur with pregnancy include:

Joints become loose and lax

Ribs flare up and out

Increased rounding of the upper back

Increased arch of the lower back and forward tilt of the pelvis

Changes in shape and body composition

Drop in pelvic floor

Muscle imbalances, weakness vs. tightness

Changes in center of gravity

Goals of Physical Therapy:

Improve body mechanics & awareness

Increase overall body strength

Promote safe and continued fitness, with a safe progression of exercise

Education on changes occurring to the body and how to accommodate those changes

Improve relaxation skills

Decrease risks of further development of current health issues

Treatment ApproachesHands-on manual therapy:

Muscle Energy

Massage

Myofascial Release

Scar Tissue Mobilization

Exercise geared specifically toward your condition:

Pelvic Floor

Lower Back

Chest & Mid-back

Neck

Body mechanic education:

Posture

Daily Activities

Child Care

Transitional Movements

Orthotic Evaluation

Relaxation exercises & stress management techniques:

Visualization

Diaphragm Breathing

Stretches

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